Florida's Reggie Nelson Intercepted by Jaguars

Posted: Sat 7:17 PM, Apr 28, 2007

NEW YORK (AP) _ The Jacksonville Jaguars dropped down in theN-F-L draft before taking free safety Reggie Nelson with the 21stoverall pick. The Jags grabbed the Florida safety after givingDenver the 17th selection for the Broncos' first, third and sixthpicks. Nelson played two seasons at Florida following a year incommunity college. He started four of his eleven games in 2005,finishing with 46 tackles, four tackles for loss, four sacks and aninterception. Nelson tore a knee ligament during a bowl practicebut recovered in time to start all 14 games for the nationalchampions last year. He left school a year early after producing 51tackles, five pass breakups, six interceptions and two blockedkicks. The five-eleven, 198-pounder has excellent speed and the coverability of a cornerback. He can elude blockers and is productiveagainst the run. Nelson also proved himself as an excellent specialteams player and worked very hard to become an everyday starter. Nelson is a bit lean and needs to get stronger. He's still awork in progess at the position after just two years of majorcollege football.

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